12BIG TRUCK DAY at the Baltimore Museum of Industry in conjunction with the Departments of Public Works, General Services, Transportation, Fire and Police. Free. Museum admission half price. 1415 Key Highway, Baltimore. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 410-545-6189

THROUGH MAY 13

The Whipping ManWhy is this night different from all other nights? For three Richmond Jews — one a former Confederate soldier, two his former slaves — gathered around a makeshift Seder table at the close of the Civil War, age-old questions of justice and freedom find new and surprising answers. Play by Matthew Lopez; directed by Kwame Kwei-Armah. 700 North Calvert St., Baltimore. 410.332.0033, centerstage.org

NabuccoThe Washington National Opera does Verdi's early and popular opera about ancient Babylonian Jews. The Opera House. The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, 2700 F St., NW, Washington, D.C. 202-467-4600 or kennedy-center.org